To my mind, there is a close relationship between forgiving and being forgiven. And it's not only because Jesus taught us to pray, "Forgive us, as we forgive others." When I am aware of how frequently and how profoundly I need forgiveness, it is ever so much easier to forgive others. The absolute reality is that we are all sinners. How odd that pride is so powerful it can cause me to forget that I am, while noticing that everyone else is. The other absolute reality is that God rejoices to forgive me. In forgiving from out of my own imperfection, I share a tiny reflection of God's joy.
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